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Nautical Cologne and Sunglass Giveaway

The Real Deal: The Nautica Aqua Rush cologne and sunglasses await you.

This one’s for him. (Although you can surely make off with the shades, ladies.) The ever-all American Nautica brand has released a summer cologne inspired by… gasp!… water. According to Nautica, this fragrance is:

Energetic. Confident. Inspired. Nautica Aqua Rush captures the freedom and adventure of the man who is undeniably masculine and appreciates the rush he gets from living life to the fullest.

Top Notes: Sea Breeze Accord, Yuzu Splash, Coriander
Mid Notes: Water Mint, Clary Sage Absolute, Violet Leaves
Dry Down: Amberwood, Watermusks, Teakwood

I’m a sucker for violet (the color and the scent) so I’d love to dig into the plastic wrap and take a whiff, but I’ll leave that to our lucky winner who also scores these pretty sweet shades in an aqua aviator shape. They come in a great sunglasses case, too.

Enter here to win.

posted by Raya Ramsey | May 4th, 2012 9:37am | filed under Guy Stuff, giveaway | (0) Comments »

ShopTalk Giveaway: Limited Edition Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque

Kieh's Rare Earth Rosario Dawson Pore Cleansing Masque for Earth Day

Earth Day month may be over, but you can still get your hands on the limited edition, celeb-designed jars of Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque. The beauty brand has put out Earth Day editions of a favorite product every year for the last four years, and this year’s partners included Florence Welch, Mark Ruffalo, Rosario Dawson, and Spike Lee. For each jar in the label series, Kiehl’s sends 100 percent of its proceeds to Recycle Across America. The Rare Earth masque aims to purify, detoxify, and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores. Amazonian White Clay is said to draw out oil, dirt, and toxins, and oatmeal and aloe vera are soothing, hydrating, and protective of sensitive skin. We’ve got a jar with Rosario Dawson’s label to give away.  Enter here to win. Even more exciting, Kiehl’s is opening up shop in NorthPark this month.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 30th, 2012 10:50am | filed under Beauty, Doing Good, giveaway | (0) Comments »

Friday Giveaway: Locks Love with Blaine’s Color Products

photography courtesy of Blaine's Color

Blaine Schlaudt, owner of Blaine’s Color salon, is offering up a basket of the salon’s brand hair care goodies to one lucky reader. Included: one bottle of sulfate free shampoo, a bottle of daily rinse conditioner, one bottle of argan oil, one bottle of argan styling cream, one bottle of aerosol shine spray, and a can of hairspray, all part of Blaine’s color protection system. Enter here to win.

The lucky lady whose name is drawn will pick up the products from Blaine’s Color in Park Cities and also receive a free consultation from the master himself.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 20th, 2012 1:36pm | filed under Beauty, giveaway, hair | (0) Comments »

Dallas Blondes, This Giveaway’s For You

These can be yours. (photography courtesy of my iPhone)

René Furterer has kindly bestowed upon the earth a new line of hair care products for “enhancing luminosity” and repairing highlighted, bleached hair. Welcome, Oakara Active Light. You’ll find open arms and polished fingernails awaiting you in Dallas. The collection contains a “light activating” shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in fluid, all aimed at preventing the fading of light tresses. Ingredients including Okara extract (from a soybean), Acacia Honey extract, vitamin E, claim to do a multitude of goodness like restoring protein to the hair, “halting oxidation” from sun, and providing a UV filter for protection. One lucky fair-headed gal will get these goods. Enter here to win. Winners are drawn at random.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 13th, 2012 10:12am | filed under Beauty, giveaway, hair | 1 Comment »

Tuesday Morning Giveaway: Calvin Klein Scarf and Michael Kors iPad Case

No, seriously. It’s a Tuesday Morning giveaway. Like, from Tuesday Morning. I used to think it was all home decor, but apparently, those sneaksters have their thumb on discount designer goods, as well. I’ve got a Calvin Klein scarf and a Michael Kors iPad case, compliments of Tuesday Morning, to give away this am. The winner will be selected at 4 pm.

Enter here, enter now.

Warning: The gold plate on the iPad case is a tad bit scuffed from its time in my drawer drawer.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 10th, 2012 8:54am | filed under Technology, giveaway | 1 Comment »

Good Friday Giveaway: Bronze Goddess “Capri” Perfume by Estee Lauder

photography courtesy of Estee Lauder

Yes. It is good because we’ve got the delicious, limited edition Bronze Goddess Capri perfume from Estee Lauder available for one lucky winner. Inspired by the Isle of Capri, you’ll catch a whiff of cassis, mandarin, and lemon on top; jasmine, lily of the valley, and peony in the middle; and vanilla, wood, patchouli, and musk at the base. It truly smells like sweet vacation in a bottle. (Or perhaps I’m just so desperate for a vacay that I can smell it in my Waldorf salad.) Enter here to win.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 6th, 2012 10:30am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | (0) Comments »

Get-Gorgeous Giveaway: Four Blowouts from The Hair Bar in Southlake

So chic! (photography courtesy of The Hair Bar)

New to Southlake Town Square, open your arms (and your lovely locks) to The Hair Bar, a new blowout salon offering 30-minute wash/dry/styling for gals on the go. Choose from classic, curly, tousled, and more. Like Drybar, prices are cheap: just $35. Unlike Drybar, you can also add a few other services to your visit like make-up application, eyelash extensions, and conditioning treatments. You can also take a blow dry class! (I need this.) High tech frills will keep you busy while you get pampered. Listen to music, watch movies, or play games on one of the salon’s iPads. If you’ve run out of your fav beauty goop, pick up products from Paul Mitchell, Glo Minerals, Moroccan oil, and more.

The Hair Bar is offering one lucky ShopTalk lady the Fantastic Four, a package of four blow outs, plus a Hair Bar tee. All you have to do is fill out this form and tell us why you need some hair therapy. Enter here, enter now.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 30th, 2012 1:34pm | filed under Beauty, Spas & salons, giveaway, hair | 2 Comments »

Friday Philosophy: Give Away Philosophy Beauty Products

photography courtesy of Philosophy

So that’s what we’re doing. We’ve got a bottle of Philosophy’s Divine eau de toilette spray and Miracle Worker morning anti-aging antioxidant pads with a matching anti-aging solution. Your skin will look radiant and you will smell like a floraly, citrusy, goddess. Sounds good, right? Enter to win here. Winners are drawn at random.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 23rd, 2012 3:02pm | filed under Beauty, giveaway | 1 Comment »

Extraterrestrial Giveaway: Thierry Mugler Alien Aqua Chic

Thierry Mugler's Alien Aqua Chic (photography courtesy of Thierry Mugler)

The newest in the Thierry Mugler perfume collection has beamed down from outer space: Alien Aqua Chic. The eau de toilette was created to be a more “transparent” version of the original Alien perfume as it’s created with “aquatic accords.” According to Mugler, this is groundbreaking technology, infusing a perfume with “aromatic waters.” (I’m going to be honest with you, I have no idea what that means.) Expect the same familiar notes of ginger water, lemon verbena, freesia, wood, and amber, and of course, all reserved in a killer looking bottle. We’ve got one bottle up for grabs. Enter here to win. Names are drawn at random.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 16th, 2012 10:50am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | (0) Comments »

His & Hers Giveaway: Juliette Has a Gun Perfume and Costume National Homme

I’m thrilled to be able to do a his & hers giveaway with these two edgy fragrances. For the lady, I have Juliette Has a Gun in “Lady Vengeance” with notes of Bulgarian rose, patchouli, and vanilla. For the gentleman, there’s Costume National “Homme” with notes of bergamot, cinnamon, patchouli, thyme, cloves, sandalwood, and labdanum.

Lady Vengeance is “a perfume with a rich and sophisticated trail” with “undeniable femininity” made for “a Lady for whom the art of seduction bares no secret.” Homme is for the “traveler of a symbolic metropolitan jungle.” His style is “essential and innovative” but he “never forgets rock & roll energy.” He, too (like our dangerous temptress above), is “seductive” and “mysterious.”

Well, there you have it. An explosive combo of mysterious and seductive scents. Enter HERE to win.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 24th, 2012 10:44am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | 2 Comments »

ShopTalk Friday Giveaway = Free Boot Camp

That’s right. We’re giving away workouts. (Nothing’s free these days.) Camp Gladiator is our favorite boot camp in town and you can have the next three weeks free. Details here. Winners drawn at the end of the day.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 17th, 2012 8:05am | filed under Fitness, giveaway | (0) Comments »

Get Your Rear in Gear with This Camp Gladiator Boot Camp Giveaway.

That's trainer Amy Mack, left. I try to sneak in breaks during plank holds, and she always catches me. On the right, you'll see happy faces. Those are real. I was there. (photography by Jason Janik)

I’ve lost 10 pounds since January 9. It doesn’t count as rubbing it in if I tell you how I’ve done it, right? Well, I go to Camp Gladiator. (To be more specific, I participated in a semi-annual Camp Gladiator Fitness Challenge which are offered throughout the year.) Here’s the basic rundown of this award-winning fitness program, courtesy of our beauty guide:

Campers are fiercely loyal to this program; after attending, we understand why. Few fitness programs can make you feel so motivated you want to sign up for the rest of your life. Trainers are professional, fun, and work to know the names of campers, so personal encouragement is shouted out regularly. Every workout changes, so there’s no monotony. Sessions are offered from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm all over DFW. Various locations.

To summarize, it’s a go-at-your-own-pace boot camp with experienced trainers who have created this unusual sense of community during their one hour workouts all over DFW. They make you do annoying things like yell “Camp Gladiator” while you’re doing jumping jacks or sprint when the workout is nearly over (or both), but somehow, some way, CG-ers are sort of still smiling when they’re finished. This four-week camp is nearly one week in, but enter to win right now, and CG has allowed me to pick THREE WINNERS. Each one will receive a certificate to participate in the remaining 3 weeks of this session of CG boot camp. Winners selected tomorrow.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 16th, 2012 3:57pm | filed under Beauty, Fitness, Health & wellness, I'm Obsessed, giveaway | 1 Comment »

Esteé Lauder’s Spring Makeup Collection is Beautiful. Want Some of It?

photography courtesy of Estee Lauder

I thought you might, so I’ve got a couple products from the collection stashed for one lucky reader. Enter HERE for a shot at getting these limited edition products sent your way: Pure Color Eye Shadow Palette in “Topaz Mozaic,” Pure Color Gloss in “Citron Kiss,” and Pure Color nail polish in “Teal Topaz.” If you only know of Esteé Lauder from your mother’s beauty drawer, you’re obviously unfamiliar with their incredibly chic collaboration with Michael Kors for the “Very Hollywood” collection or their hot Cyber Eyes collection of limited edition gelée powder shadows in colors like a shimmery grungy green and deep teal. This line is not just for old ladies, and this desert-inspired palette is an absolute win for women of every age and for any occasion. The palette above is perfect for every day wear or a bronze goddess look. (You can’t tell from the photo, but a couple of the shades are shimmery, not matte as they appear.) Enter here to win.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 27th, 2012 11:52am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | 3 Comments »

I’m Cleaning Out My Beauty Drawer and Giving You the Stash

photography courtesy of product companies

Enter this giveaway to win:

-Philosophy’s Triple-Acid Brightening Peel Pads
-Whish Three Whishes Body Wash in lavender
-Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Replenishing Comfort Creme
-MAC blush in “Overdyed”
-MAC Wonder Woman eyeshadow quad in “Valiant”
-MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in “Positively Dashing”

If this isn’t your bag baby, stay tuned for more beauty drawer giveaways.

Good luck.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 20th, 2012 11:54am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | 4 Comments »

ShopTalk’s Friday Giveaway: Vera Wang Princess Night Perfume

Princesses don't participate in tomfoolery amid dark alleys with men wearing cutoff shirts, do they?

Let’s move past the teeny bopper appearance of the campaign and get down to the ingredients, shall we? The “Night” version of Vera Wang’s Princess perfume boasts a “chic,” “intoxicating,” and, wait for it, “MYSTERIOUS” (!) combination of wild berries, watermelon, and raspberry top notes, jasmine petals, orange flower, passion rose, and plumeria rose middle notes, and crushed sugar, creamy woods, sensual musk, and vanilla base note.

Did you know that woods can be creamy? I personally didn’t know that crushed sugar has a different scent than table sugar. All joking aside, though, this perfume sounds freaking delicious. And I love purple glitter. Want it? Try to win it. We’re giving away the larger, 3.4 fl oz size. Enter here to win. We’ll draw a winner at random.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 13th, 2012 9:46am | filed under Beauty, giveaway | 2 Comments »

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